Mani Kandan D — Senior Blockchain Developer

Expertise in Blockchain and Cryptography (5.5 yr.), DeFi Ecosystem (5.5 yr.).

Last verified on May, 2026

Core Skills

Bio Summary

Senior Blockchain Developer with 5+ years leading multi-chain DeFi, RWA tokenization, and cross-chain protocol projects using Solidity, Rust, and Node.js.Expertise in architecting scalable systems like AlphaSwap DEX, LayerZero-based cross-chain lottery, and Cosmos-based Alphachain with IBC integration.Skilled in ERC-3643 token standards, Chainlink oracles, multi-signature security, and gas-optimized smart contract design.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages	JavaScript, Solidity
JavaScript Libraries and Tools	Ethers.js, Pm2
JavaScript Frameworks	Express, Node.js, React, Remix
Databases & Management Systems / ORM	Cosmos DB, CouchDB, MongoDB, Redis
Azure Cloud Services	Cosmos DB
Blockchain and Decentralized Software	Anchor, ERC-1155, Ethers.js, Foundry, Hardhat, Hyperledger, LayerZero, Solana, Tron
Version Control	Git
Mail / Network Protocols / Data transfer	GRPC, WebSockets
QA, Test Automation, Security	Postman

Work Experience

Senior Blockchain Developer — Team Lead - Alpharive Tech Pvt Ltd (AlphaSwap DEX and Cross-Chain Systems)

Duration: 2025 – Present
Summary:

Development and leadership of multiple blockchain projects including a decentralized exchange (DEX) AlphaSwap, cross-chain AMM trading bot, RWA tokenization platform, cross-chain lottery protocol, Alphachain blockchain, and an enterprise supply chain system
These projects focus on scalable DeFi solutions, cross-chain interoperability, and enterprise blockchain applications

Responsibilities:

Led a team of blockchain developers overseeing smart contract architecture, code reviews, and secure deployment pipelines across multi-chain systems.
Architected and launched AlphaSwap DEX handling 1,000+ daily swap transactions with slippage protection and gas-optimized liquidity logic.
Spearheaded a cross-chain AMM trading bot connecting EVM, Solana, and Alphachain, reducing execution latency by 40%.
Delivered an RWA tokenization platform enforcing KYC/AML compliance across 3 asset classes with role-based access control.
Engineered a cross-chain lottery protocol using LayerZero, Stargate, and IBC, processing 500+ daily entries with Chainlink VRF.
Designed and integrated Alphachain, a Cosmos-based EVM blockchain enabling IBC-based cross-chain asset transfers and secure state synchronization.
Deployed an enterprise supply chain system on Hyperledger Fabric tracking 1,000+ assets with tamper-proof audit trails.

Technologies: Solidity, Rust, Node.js, ERC-3643, LayerZero, Stargate, IBC, Chainlink, Cosmos SDK, Hyperledger Fabric, EVM, Alphachain, MongoDB, CouchDB

Blockchain Developer - Clarisco Solutions (DeFi and Cross-Chain Platforms)

Duration: 2021 – 2025
Summary:

Development of DeFi products including MLM staking platforms, decentralized exchanges, and cross-chain bridge systems supporting multiple blockchain networks
Focused on secure smart contract development and enabling seamless token transfers for a large user base

Responsibilities:

Developed and shipped 15+ production-grade smart contracts across various DeFi products.
Launched MLM staking platforms with time-lock contracts securing over $2M in staked assets.
Constructed DEX and cross-chain bridge systems supporting 5+ blockchain networks.
Enabled seamless token transfers for over 10,000 users across multiple blockchains.

Technologies: Solidity, Node.js, Ethereum (EVM), Cross-chain bridge protocols

Education

Sethu Institute of Technology, Madurai
B.E. Electronics and Communication Engineering
2016 – 2020

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